4 Vision Fugitives & 3 Bagatelles - solo piano (2008)

Instrumentation: solo piano.
Grades: Visions Fugitives: 7-8, AmusA (complete set);
Bagatelles: 8, AmusA (complete set).
Duration: 9 minutes (Vision Fugitives 6 minutes; Batagelles 3 minutes).
Premiere: Anthony Moles (Vision Fugitives I & III), The Polish Club Ashfield, 2013. Maggie Pang (Bagatelle II), ISCM World New Music Days, 04.05.10. Sydney, Australia.

SCORE: contact me.

NOTE: The impetus for the 4 Vision Fugitives was the arrival of a grand piano in my household. Initially, I wanted to compose a short work in a jazz-influenced style while being easy enough for myself to perform. However, after I struck on the idea that the right hand would always play white keys and the left hand black keys, more pieces were born. While Vision Fugitives 1 & 3 are ‘jazzy’ in style, 2 & 4 occupy a more abstract soundworld.

The 3 Bagatelles are ‘offshoots’ from the Vision Fugitives. Somewhat ‘lighter’ in intent, the Bagatelles use alternation between white and black keys between the hands. They were written as a birthday present for my partner at the time.

Movements may be performed seperately. Alternatively, a selection may be performed.